Rumor Has It...

Sarah Huttinger, a young woman from a seemingly perfect family, has become disenchanted with her life in San Francisco. She's about to tie the knot with her fiancé, Jeff, a charming and successful man. However, during their visit to her family's country estate in Pasadena, Sarah's perception of her life is turned upside down. The tranquil and proper facade of the Huttingers, a respected and affluent family, slowly starts to crumble as Sarah begins to question her true identity and the values she's grown up with. As Sarah navigates the complex world of her family's expectations, she finds herself struggling to reconcile her own desires with the ideals her family has instilled in her. Her fiancé's influence, though pleasant, only serves to highlight the differences between her life and her desire for something more. The visit serves as a catalyst for Sarah's exploration of her family's history and the truth about her past. Her search for answers begins with a conversation with an eccentric woman at the family's annual Thanksgiving dinner. Meet Kenny, a mysterious and provocative stranger who has become a part of the Huttinger family's inner circle. Kenny shares a surprising revelation with Sarah, hinting that her family's reputation may not be as impeccable as it seems. Intrigued and somewhat skeptical, Sarah digs deeper, and her investigation uncovers some astonishing secrets about her family's past. As the layers of deception begin to unravel, Sarah starts to question everything she thought she knew about her family and herself. The Huttingers, a respected family with a storied history, are revealed to be far from perfect. The patriarch, Weldon Huttinger, is shown to be a complex character, hiding a multitude of secrets and lies beneath his charming exterior. Delilah, Sarah's mother, is portrayed as a woman trapped in a life she never truly chose, and her struggle to find her own identity is palpable. As the family dynamics are revealed to be far from static, Sarah begins to form a new perspective on her family's true nature. As Sarah delves deeper into the mysteries of her family's past, she uncovers a web of scandals, affairs, and deceit that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew. Her investigation puts her at odds with her family, particularly her fiancé, who is still clinging to the idea of the perfect, picture-perfect Huttinger family. The line between truth and fabrication begins to blur, and Sarah finds herself caught between her loyalty to her family and her need to uncover the truth about herself. Throughout her journey, Sarah grapples with the tension between her desire for stability and her need for authenticity. Her relationships with her family members and her fiancé begin to shift as she confronts the reality of her family's secrets. As the story unfolds, Sarah's understanding of herself and her place within her family evolves, forcing her to confront the harsh realities of her life and make some difficult choices about her future. Ultimately, the truth about the Huttinger family's past comes to light, and Sarah's sense of identity is forever altered. The sedate, proper facade of the Huttinger family has crumbled, revealing a complex, multifaceted reality that challenges everything Sarah thought she knew about herself and her family. In the end, Sarah must decide whether to conform to the expectations of her family or to forge a new path, one that is true to her own desires and values. The film presents a poignant exploration of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of family dynamics, raising important questions about the nature of truth and authenticity.